Today’s episode is a good one! We discuss how America has peace through strength in the Middle East under Donald Trump, then Susan Shelley joins me to discuss the outrageous nature of the one-party rule in California and their shady politics. Lawyers are currently extorting California small businesses, so we bring in Richard Frey, a partner of Nixon Peabody LLP, to take us through a civics course of the Private Attorneys General Act. It all wraps into the big question: how can we reform it?

We’re joined by U.S. Small Business Administrator and Trump Cabinet member Kelly Loeffler to discuss the Trump administration’s response to California’s crisis—and why they’re waiting on Governor Newsom to declare an emergency to provide relief to local businesses. We also touch on the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill.” Then, retired Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal Dan M. Kolkey joins the show to explore the history of California’s prison system, how things unraveled, and what’s next. Wrapping it up, Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, breaks down why California is on track to hit a record-high $9 per gallon for gas.

In today’s episode, we dive into California’s use of its Sanctuary State Law and its ongoing showdown with ICE. Multiple guests join us to break it all down: Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig explores Prop 36 and the Sanctuary State Law, Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva walks us through the missteps during each stage of the LA riots, and Californians for Good Governance Laura Powell uncovers connections between the riots and a taxpayer-funded activist group. With so much unfolding, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.